I love lilacs, I have a large lilac bush next to my house and the color and smell when it blooms is amazing. These lilacs from Mary Prasad look almost real but they are actually made of paper. She’s got … Read More...
Tutorial: Phone wristlet clutch
This wristlet clutch is so cute! And just the right size to carry your phone and ID and credit cards! Audrey from Audrey’s Reflection shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make one. The clutch opens … Read More...
GenQ last stop on Creative Quilt Challenges tour
“Where have I been?” I asked myself out loud seeing GenQ’s review and giveaway of Creative Quilt Challenges
by Pat Pease and Wendy Hill. Brilliant C&T Publishing editors brought together two quilters with different styles. In their book, the two … Read More...
Free pattern: Detachable interchangeable play cape
Give a child a cape, and there’s no end to the superhero fun they can have! But why make them choose just one alter ego? This detachable interchangeable play cape gives them options! Hayley from Welcome to the Mouse House … Read More...
DIY Magnetic Album Tutorial
Make this mini travel album entirely from scratch. It has a handy magnetic cover, so it will stay shut when not in use. The body of the book is made using an accordion technique.
You’ll need chipboard, patterned papers, plain … Read More...
Tutorial: Rainbow Unicorn
This baby rainbow unicorn is one of those adorable fondant tutorials that would work beautifully with polymer clay. If you are working with amounts where the unicorn head would end up bigger than an inch in diameter… use a wad … Read More...
How to Host a Vintage Library Party
If you’re a book lover looking for a creative party theme, you’re going to love the vintage library party. This clever dinner party theme features beautifully bound books, globes, and vintage typewriters as decorations. The menu contains items inspired by … Read More...
Tutorial: Lettuce edge hem on knit fabrics
A lettuce edge hem creates a wavy or ruffled edge on knit fabrics. It’s a pretty look and is an easy way to finish off the edges of knits. Linda Griepentrog shares a tutorial at Coats & Clark’s Sewing Secrets … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn your thrifted jeans into cropped skinnies
I have a hard time buying jeans new when I know I can get them at my local thrift shop for $5 a pair. Of course, the jeans at the thrift store aren’t always in the style that I like. … Read More...
Champagne and White Rose Chocolate Pyramids
Here is an elegant treat for your bridal shower, baby shower or maybe to make for Mom for Mother’s Day. You could also use them for party favors or even wedding favors. Thaila at Butter and Brioche used pink food … Read More...
Tutorial: Galaxy infinity scarf
Celina from Petit a Petit & Family shares a tutorial showing how to make a galaxy infinity scarf. My space geek self is loving this!! It’s a deep space universe you can wear around your neck. Her tutorial includes how … Read More...
Umbrella Cupcakes
I would much rather see the rain showers then the snow showers! These cute umbrella cupcakes could brighten a rainy or snowy day. So easy to make. A cute idea for a spring party, baby shower, bridal shower or birthday … Read More...
Decorate with a Cupcake Garland
This cupcake garland is just darling isn’t it? If you think so too and need to have one pop on over to the Etsy store Cupcake Wishes Store. While your at Keisha’s shop check out all her cute paper partyware … Read More...
Knit a Lemon to Relieve Tax Day Stress
Tax day in the United States is a pretty stressful day for some people, and the Craft Yarn Council is encouraging people to take time for some stress relief by knitting and crocheting lemons.
In particular, knitting and crocheting lemons … Read More...
12 Fantastic Pom Pom Crafts to Make
I love a good pom pom craft project, don’t you? They’re so fluffy and soft and just plain cute. It is also a great way to use up all your yarn scraps!
Claire, from Pillar Box Blue, rounded up 12 … Read More...
Homemade Cool Ranch Doritos
I love the Cool Ranch Doritos! My guilty pleasure, when I have a cheat day! Who am I kidding, it is more like a couple of days, but I only have myself to blame. The fact that I found this … Read More...
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Project Template: Paper Lantern
Jazz up your next party or cook out with some festive paper lanterns. You’ll find directions for folding and cutting patterned paper to make these DIY lanterns over at Marianne Designs.
-HeatherLooking for more digital papers to download? Check these … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric tortilla warmer
If I had my way, every night would be taco night at my house. Or fajita night, or burrito night. You get the drift. And for nights when the menu includes tortillas, you can make a fabric tortilla warmer. Ashley … Read More...
Tutorial: Taking measurement to make your own clothes
The very first step to making clothes that fit you is to have an accurate and complete set of measurements. Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine tells how and where to measure to get the measurements you’ll need to … Read More...